Course code TraZ3025
Credit points 3
Basics of Transport Logistics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation19.01.2022
Responsible UnitInstitute of Land Management and Geodesy
Course developer
Zemes pārvaldības un ģeodēzijas institūts
Gunārs Silabriedis
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to learn the basics of transport logistics and transportation, as well as provide an idea of transport modes and their interaction, sustainable transport systems. Students look at the main modern modes of transport, as well as the coordination of the work of these modes of transport and the planning of rational modes of transport and transport schemes.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knows the nature and basic concepts of logistics, planning, calculation and evaluation of specific cargo transportation process, selection of appropriate vehicles, planning and calculation of specific works.
Is able to evaluate the suitability and efficiency of the use of vehicles on specific transport routes.
Able to choose the most appropriate mode of transport or a combination thereof for a particular freight or passenger service.
Theoretical knowledge will be tested and evaluated in tests, but skills and abilities will be acquired and evaluated in laboratory work.
Course Content(Calendar)
Full-time studies:
1. Sustainable transport system (2h)
2. Transport organization and structure in Latvia (2h)
3. Cooperation between modes of transport (2h)
4. Transport process and its elements (2 h)
Practical work on transport systems (6 h)
Test about transport systems (2 h)
5. Freight and passenger flows (2 h)
6. Logistics aspects of transport (2 h)
7. Freight delivery systems (2 h)
8. Importance of warehouses in logistics (2 h)
Practical work on transportation (6 h)
Test about transportation (2 h)
Part-time studies:
All topics specified for full-time studies are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the specified number of hours
Requirements for awarding credit points
A test with a mark consists of:
• 2 written tests;
• 2 practical works;
• independent work in accordance with the tasks assigned by the teacher
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Studies of special literature and normative acts, preparation for tests, preparation for development of practical works.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The course mark is formed from the assessment of tests, practical work and regular work:
10% attendance at lectures;
40% 2 evaluation of tests;
20% preparation of independent work;
30% 2 practical work evaluation.
Compulsory reading
1. Sprancmanis N., Uzņēmējdarbības loģistikas pamati. Rīga, 2011. 221 lpp., ISBN 978-9984-833026.
2. Praude V., Loģistika., 2. pārstrādātais izdevums., Rīga:, Burtene, 2013., 556 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-833-095.
3.Grīnglazs L., Kopitovs J., Krājumu pārvaldības pamati. Rīga, 2005. 96 lpp. ISBN 9984-705-16-1.
4. Chopra S., Meindl P., Supply Chain Management., 5th Edition., , Boston: Prentice Hall, 20122013. 528 p.ISBN 978-013-274395-2.
5. Jeremy F. S., Modelling the Supply Chain. 2nd edition., Thomson, 2007. 608 p. ISBN 978-0-495-12611-X.
6. Harrison A., Remko van H., Logistics Management & Strategy. Competing through the Supply Chain., 4th edition. Harlow, England ;New York: Pearson, 2011. 360 p. ISBN 978-0-273-73022-4.
Further reading
1. Verma R., Boyer K., Operations and Supply Chain Management. Cengage, 2010. 538 p. ISBN 978-0-324-83487-1
2. Handfield R.B., Monczka R.M., Giunipero L.C., and Patterson J.L. Sourcing and Supply Chain Management., 4e, Cengage, 2009. 810 p. ISBN 978-0-324-38139-9.
3. Coyle J.J., Novack R.A., Gibson B.J., J.Bardi E.J. , Management of transportation., Cengage, 2011. 538 p., ISBN 978-0-324-78920-1.
4.Tony A.J.R.,Chapman S.N., Clive L.M. Introduction to Materials
5. Stukalina J., English for Students of Logistics. Revised edition (Angļu valoda loģistikas sistēmu un piegādes ķēdes vadībā)., Rīga:, Transporta un sakaru institūts, 2013., 144 lpp.
Stukaļina J. Professional English for students of logistics . Riga: Transport and telecommunication institute, 2014. 187 p. English Course.; Od University Press, 2009., 96 p., ISBN 019457945X.
Periodicals and other sources
1. www.sam.gov.lv
2. www.atd.lv
3. www.csdd.lv/index.htm
4. www.lad.lv/lv/?i=1
5. www.ldz.lv
6. www.caa.lv
7. www.lgs.lv/lat/lgs/index.htm
8. www.riga-airport.com/lv
9. www.ventspils.lv
10. www.jurasadministracija.lv
Notes
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